Handbook of Testing Materials, for the Constructor, Vol. 2 of 2: Part I., Methods, Machines, and Auxiliary Apparatus; Illustrations (Classic Reprint)

Adolf Martens

ISBN 10: 0266938604 / ISBN 13: 9780266938606

Published by Forgotten Books Nov 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Testing Materials, for the Constructor, Vol. 2 of 2: Part I., Methods, Machines, and Auxiliary Apparatus; Illustrations (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Nov 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266938604
• ISBN 13: 9780266938606
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 0D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 0 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1314 grams

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Synopsis

Comprehensive visual reference for metal testing and material evaluation.

This edition gathers detailed illustrations and explanations of testing machines, from tension and crushing setups to torsion and transverse tests. It presents a historic, plate‑based guide to how these instruments are arranged, operated, and connected to measurements, making it a practical resource for engineers, metallurgists, and students of materials testing. The book offers both the diagrams and the context needed to understand classic testing methods and the equipment that drives them.

With numerous plates and explanatory notes, the work shows how different machines are designed and used, and how results are read and interpreted in real‑world testing scenarios. It emphasizes the relationships between machine configuration, test pieces, and the resulting data, providing insight into test planning and execution.

• Plate‑based visuals of tension, crushing, transverse, torsion, and other test setups
• Explanations that connect machine design to measurement and outcomes
• Historical reference to early testing devices used in metalwork and engineering
• Practical orientation for planning, conducting, and interpreting tests

Ideal for readers involved in metallurgical research, mechanical testing, or design work requiring a solid reference on traditional testing apparatus and methods.